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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.89, 248.22 and 102.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.89, 248.22 and 102.25 is: 141.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.89 : 248.22 = 102.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.89/248.22 = 102.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.89x = 248.22 × 102.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.89x = 25,380.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,380.50/179.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.09

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